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020 _a978-1-394-18793-5
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040 _aNU FAIRVIEW
_cNU FAIRVIEW
050 _aBL 312 B53 2023
100 1 _aBlackwell, Amy Hackney,
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aMythology for dummies /
_cAmy Hackney Blackwell, Christopher Blackwell.
250 _aSecond Edition
260 _aIndianapolis :
_bJohn Wiley and Sons,
_cc2023.
300 _axv, 381 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c23 cm.
365 _b2395.00
490 _afor dummies
505 _aPart 1 : Mythology basics and why the stories endure. -- Part 2 : Thunder and lightning: Greek mythology. -- Part 3 : The cultural spoils of an Empire: Roman mythology. -- Part 4 : One big family feud: Norse and Northern European mythology. -- Part 5 : The cradle(s) of civilization: African and Near-Eastern mythology. -- Part 6 : Kashmir to Kyoto, and a lot in between: South- and East Asian mythology. -- Part 7 : "New World"? Says who? Mythology of the Americas. -- Part 8 : The part of tens. --
520 _a"Discover (or rediscover!) history's greatest myths and legends. From Grendel and Beowulf to Poseidon, Medusa, and Hercules, the gods, monsters, and heroes of mythology are endlessly weird and fascinating. And if you're looking for a helpful companion to this wild collection of creatures, humans, and deities, you've found it! Mythology For Dummies delivers the straight goods on history's most popular myths, helping you make sense of even the most complicated ancient stories. You'll learn about the origins of your favorite myths, their cultural impact, and more. Discover: The coolest mythological characters, including intrepid Odysseus, the volatile gods of Mount Olympus, and Thor and Loki; How ancient mythology intersects with our daily lives in pop culture, high culture, and everything in between; Mythological destinations, like Atlantis, and famous sites from Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology. An engrossing guide to some of the most enduring and interesting tales from throughout history, Mythology For Dummies serves up the inside scoop on almost every myth or legend you'd care to learn more about"--
_bPublisher's description
650 _aMYTHOLOGY.
700 1 _aBlackwell, Christopher,
_eauthor.
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